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‘Island House’ in California? Check out this ‘one-of-a-kind’ property listed for $29M

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Exterior Screen grab from Realtor

A fabulous home, lovingly dubbed The Island House, has waded onto the California real estate market in the picturesque neighborhood of Corona del Mar in Newport Beach for $29.5 million.

Bedroom
Bedroom Screen grab from Realtor

Sitting at 7,168 square feet, the home, which boasts breathtaking ocean views from nearly every room, gets its nickname from the fact it “floats above its surroundings with no direct neighbor,” the listing on Realtor.com says.

Family room
Family room Screen grab from Realtor

With seven bedrooms and 10 bathrooms, the historic property — considered an “architectural gem” and “one-of-a-kind” — resides on the famous Ocean Boulevard in Newport Beach.

But while the home boats an extravagant exterior, its most alluring qualities can be found inside.

Indoor/Outdoor concept
Indoor/Outdoor concept Screen grab from Realtor

The interior has a prestigious indoor/outdoor concept, which blends “traditional and contemporary design,” the listing says. It highlights the captivating sea views that flow through along with the ocean air.

Bathroom
Bathroom Screen grab from Realtor

Highlights in and around the home, according to the listing, include:

  • Fleetwood windows

  • BBQ kitchen and bar

  • Putting green

  • 650-bottle wine room

  • 15-seat theater

  • Game room

  • Open air deck

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View Screen grab from Realtor

According to The Orange County Register, the listing originally said that the home was considered a “presidential retreat” for Ronald Reagan and his family. But when asked for a comment, The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute reportedly couldn’t confirm that was true.

Theater
Theater Screen grab from Realtor
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This story was originally published February 2, 2022 at 12:59 PM with the headline "‘Island House’ in California? Check out this ‘one-of-a-kind’ property listed for $29M."

TJ Macias
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
TJ Macías is a Real-Time national sports reporter for McClatchy based out of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Formerly, TJ covered the Dallas Mavericks and Texas Rangers beat for numerous media outlets including 24/7 Sports and Mavs Maven (Sports Illustrated). Twitter: @TayloredSiren
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